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GeoJam XXIII Birdhouse (redux) - For the birds Mystery Cache

Hidden : 5/19/2026
Difficulty:
2.5 out of 5
Terrain:
4.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:


In order to solve the puzzle you must solve the following cypher

N: Hawk Sparrow / Crow Duck . Crow Blue Jay Woodpecker

W: Owl Blue Jay Robin / Sparrow Crow . Robin Sparrow Eagle

This cache was placed with permission from Ranger N. Hale and the geocaching permit is on file at the State Parks department.

Please obey all park rules with the link below.    Once you solve, make your way over to the Bird House - The code for the lock is 321 - note there is A LOT of poisoin ivy nearby, so may want to wear long pants and bring gloves just in case.

KEEP IN MIND THE BRIDGE IS OUT!  YOU CAN KAYAK FROM THE LAUNCH AREA AND PARK YOUR BOAT NEAR THE CACHE, OR IF U DECIDE TO WALK YOU WILL NEED TO CROSS A SMALL STREAM AND LOG CRAWL.  YOU'RE CHOICE BUT NOTE THE HIGH D/T UNTIL THE BRIDGE IS FIXED

https://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325230&deepNav_GID=1650

0 Owl, 1 Sparrow, 2 Crow, 3 Robin, 4 Hawk, 5 Duck, 6 Goose, 7 Blue Jay, 8 Eagle, 9 Woodpecker

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Chmmyr: Rirelguvat lbh arrq vf va gur qrfpevcgvba. Fryrpg Nyy lbh arrq. Pnpur: Gur pbqr sbe gur ybpx vf 321

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)